Prof (Dr) Sampadananda Mishra
Professor, CHS
About
Sampadananda Mishra is an accomplished author, a public speaker, and researcher on subjects related to Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit, Indian Culture, Spirituality, Yoga and Education. He is a Kendra SahityaAkademi and President of India Awardee. He has more than sixty books and above 150 articles to his credit.
Work Experience
Director CHS, Rishihood University (April 2022 – April 2024)
Visiting Professor, Hindu University of America (Academic Years 2021 – 2024)
Faculty (Academia), Indus University
Visiting Professor, Sri Sri University (Academic Years 2020 – 2022)
Visiting Professor, Prestige Institute of Management and Research (Academic Year 2019)
Visiting Faculty, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Academic Year 2019)
Senior Project Advisor, National Centre of Safety of Heritage, Department of Structural Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (June 2018 – December 2019)
Director, SAFIC, Sri Aurobindo Society (March 2009 – February 2021)
Coordinator – Sanskrit & Indian Culture, SAFIC, Sri Aurobindo Society (September 1995 – March 2009)
Education
BA (Sanskrit)
MA (Sanskrit Grammar), M.Phil
Ph.D (Sanskrit)
NC College (Utkal University), (1988-1991)
Utkal University, (1991-1993), M.Phil, Pondicherry Central University, (1991-1993)
Utkal University, (2003)
Research Areas
Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit, Yoga, Indian Culture, Education, Indian Psychology, Sri Aurobindo, Integral Humanism
Publications
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ISBN: 978-81-980964-4-9
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ISBN: 978-81-9220-288-4
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ISBN: 978-93-5207-419-9
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ISBN: 978-81-208-3977-9
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ISBN: 978-81-7822-381-0
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ISBN: 978-0670097036
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ISBN: 978-81-8315-482-6
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Awards & Recognitions
Maharshi Badarayna Vyasa Samman (2011) – Conferred by the Government of India (President’s Award) for outstanding contribution to Sanskrit.
Senior Fellowship Award (2014) – Conferred by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for research on the Vedic Art of Multiple Concentration.
Literary Excellence Award (2017) – Conferred by Junior Chamber International (JCI) India, JCI Pondicherry Metro, for contributions to Sanskrit language and literature.
Kendra Sahitya Akademi Bala Puraskar (2018) – Awarded for Shanaih Shanaih, a book of rhyming songs in Sanskrit for children.
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Recognition of Re-engineering India (2020) – Conferred by the Re-think India Organisation.
Sri Aurobindo Puraskar (2024) – Awarded for significant contributions to the promotion and dissemination of Sanskrit language and literature.
Bharateeya Vidya Visharada (2024) – Conferred by the Bharatiya Vidvat Parishad, Bangalore, during the 51st All India Oriental Conference held in Udupi.
SHRIE Award (2025) – Conferred by the Parichay Foundation, Bhubaneswar, for contributions to Sanskrit
Further Additions
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Chiti Prabha: The Radiance of National Consciousness – 60 Quotes for a Resurgent India (63 Posters) – Exhibited at Rambhau Mhalagi Prabodhini, Mumbai, as part of the Ekatma Manav Darshan Rashtriya Sangoshthi (December 2025)
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Granthamala Exhibition: Our Timeless Heritage (65 Posters) – Exhibited at Rishihood University, Sonipat (RULIC 2025 Conference, January 2025); JNU (IKSHA Annual Academic Conference, July 2025); and Sri Sathya Sai University of Human Excellence, Bangalore (IKSHA Sangama 2025)
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Samvid Samvijnanam: An Exhibition on Understanding Indian Psychology (26 Posters) – Exhibited at Rajagiri Visvajyothi College of Arts and Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, during the International Conference on Yoga Psychology (June 2025)
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Sri Aurobindo: The Rishi of India’s Renaissance (27 Posters) – Exhibited at Rishihood University, Sonipat, during the unveiling of Sri Aurobindo’s portrait (April 2025)
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Madhuram Samskritam: An Exhibition on Sanskrit (67 Posters) – First exhibited at Rishihood University, Sonipat, during the World Sanskrit Day Celebration (2022)
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Ekatmabodha: Advancing Integral Humanism in the 21st Century (60 Posters) – Exhibited at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Delhi, during the International Conference on Advancing Integral Humanism (April 2024)
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Sri Shankaracharya – An Exhibition on His Life and Works (16 Posters) – Exhibited at Rishihood University, Sonipat, during Jagadguru Shankaracharya Vyakhyanamala (March 2024)
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From Revolution to Evolution – Life Journey of Sri Aurobindo (150 Posters) – Exhibited at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram Exhibition Hall, Puducherry (August–September 2022) and Kalakendram, Bharat Nivas, Auroville (September–October 2022)
Others
As the Principal Investigator for the Ashtadashi Project of MoE (RSKS/36013/Ashtaadashi/01.2017-18/692), published 6 children's books in Sanskrit.
Principal Investigator for a Project on Avadhanakala - The Art of Multiple Concentration. Sponsored by MoE IKS Division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (RFP-2/2021-22/03), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
Principal Investigator for a project on Translating Kavyakantha Ganapati Muni’s Collected Works. This project is funded by Vande Mataram Library Trust, Gurugram, Haryana and is hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
Principal Investigator for a project on Integral Humanism. This project is a CSR funded project initiated by the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
Principal Investigator for a Project on Robotics in Ancient India. Sponsored by MoE IKS Division, Govt. of India (2023), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
Coordinator/Director for a Project on Empowering Rural Communities: The Crucial Role of Community Resource Persons in Advancing Objectives of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana in Poverty Stricken Backward Districts in Uttar Pradesh. This project is sponsored by ICSSR, MoE, Govt. of India (2023), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
Principal Investigator for the project Children’s Literature in Sanskrit sponsored by Ashtadashi Scheme, Central Sanskrit University, Delhi, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. (2023-2025)
Principal Investigator for a Project on Sanskrit and Speech Pathology. Sponsored by MoE IKS Division, Govt. of India (2024), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
Principal Investigator for a Project on Cryptography and Sanskrit. Sponsored by MoE IKS Division, Govt. of India (2025), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
Principal Investigator for a Project on Effect of Chandas on Children with Learning Disabilities. Sponsored by MoE IKS Division, Govt. of India (2025), hosted at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
Veda in the light of Sri Aurobindo: https://theveda.org.in/
Upanishads in the light of Sri Aurobindo: https://upanishads.org.in/
Bhagavadgita in the light of Sri Aurobindo: http://bhagavadgita.org.in/
Sanskrit for children: https://samskritabalasahityaparishad.org.in
Sanskrit Curriculum called DEVABHASHA visit http://www.devabhasha.in/
DIVYAVANI Sanskrit Radio: http://radio.garden/listen/divyavani/lX2VE9qX
Works of Vasishtha Ganapati Muni: http://kavyakantha.blogspot.com/
Bhavani Bharati of Sri Aurobindo: http://bhavanibharati.in/
Audio-Visual Projects (conceived, researched, supervised and coordinated):
Bhavani Bharati of Sri Aurobindo (Musical Rendering in audio form)
“Chandovallari: Experiencing Sanskrit Prosody.” Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry. 2005. Multi-media CD.
“The Wonder That Is Sanskrit.” Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry. 2005. Multi-media CD.
“Ashtavadhanam.” Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry. 2005. Multi-media CD.
“Srimad Bhagavad Gita.” Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry. 2005. Multi-media CD.
“Rhythm of Unity: Sanskrit Devotional”. Satyachetana Publications, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu. 2006 CD.
“Sri Arabindopanishad.” SavitriBhavan, Wiesbaden, Germany. Audio CD.
”ShyamaSmaranam – A Musical Offering to the Eternal Lord Krishna.” Times Music, Mumbai. Audio CD.
